Figs and Toasted Almonds Brie

Brie cheese smothered with fresh figs cooked with brown sugar, vanilla, and almonds, then baked until almost melted. Serve warm with water crackers as a wonderful holiday appetizer or special treat during fig season. Canned figs in syrup may be substituted for fresh by reducing the brown sugar to 1/4 cup and replacing the water with syrup.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 187 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons water
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ½ cup toasted almonds
• 6 fresh figs, stemmed and quartered
• 1 (14 ounce) round 4 1/4-inch diameter round Brie cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 C).

Step 2

Heat brown sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat until sugar is completely dissolved. Add figs and vanilla, and cook until softened, about 10 minutes. Stir in almonds and vanilla. Place brie wheel in a baking dish, and pour fig mixture over the top.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until softened but not melted. Serve with water crackers.